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Greeley, Colorado, United States

Black Hills, South Dakota

Seasonally provide guest relations service, operations support and on-site quality control for vacation rental property.

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

Facilitated interactive classes for the AgingPLUS educational program focusing on optimizing healthy aging for middle-aged and older adults. NIA funded research study based in the CSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Adult Development and Aging ProjecT (ADAPT) lab.

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

Implemented a strategic leadership annual giving and alumni engagement program as part of the college’s comprehensive advancement efforts. Focused on individual and mass solicitation approaches to increase annual gifts of $1,000-25,000 to CVMBS with emphasis on ensuring upgrades and repeat giving. Bolstered the college’s major and planned gift donor pipeline through identification and cultivation of annual and mid-level CVMBS donors in collaboration with development colleagues. Increased alumni awareness and affinity for CVMBS programs and services through reunions, outreach, communication, and other engagement methods. Served as primary liaison to alumni and alumni donors to ensure access to college resources, networking opportunities, and other requests were met. Oversaw solicitation process for D.V.M. class scholarships, Animal Health Innovation fund and various other fundraising and stewardship initiatives. Partnered effectively with college leadership, the advancement team, faculty, staff and other key stakeholders to accomplish goals.

Greeley, Colorado

Provided oversight and staff coaching for annual giving campaign strategy, program development, implementation at the University of Northern Colorado Foundation from March 2006 to May 2007. Prior to contract with UNC, intermittently provided project-based freelance services in copy writing, grant writing, direct mail campaigns, online communication and prospect research to various local clients including, but not limited to: Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center; Hoggatt Law; Jones Consulting; and, Colorado State University Advancement.

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

Established and executed a development and marketing program through direct mail, online communication, special events, and personal solicitations. Expanded marketing and communication reach to clients, supporters, and volunteers through printed materials, media outlets, web presence, outreach activities, and events. Coached colleagues on effective development processes. Collaborated with staff, board members, volunteers, consultants and other stakeholders to implement effective development and marketing strategies in preparation for capital campaign. Cultivated donor prospects through personal visits and other communication. Secured corporate and individual sponsorships for annual gala. Supervised marketing intern.

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

Developed and administered comprehensive annual fund-raising and marketing strategies via direct mail, phone, e-mail, web, and leadership giving campaigns. Established goals, objectives and processes. Tracked and assessed solicitation progress/results. Collaborated with multiple CSU colleges and programs to develop data specifications and effective segmentation strategies. Produced solicitation and communication materials including direct mailings, newsletters, alumni magazine articles, development ads and managed content for division website. Coordinated alumni/donor volunteers and leadership annual giving club. Developed budgets, monitored expenses. Supervised team of full-time professional and part-time student staff.

Laramie, Wyoming

Primary liaison between multiple clients and Wind River's creative and production staff. Established and managed timelines and processes; coordinated internal and external resources to ensure web and print products met client goals and expectations.

Lincoln, Nebraska Area

1997-2000Led the NU Foundation's annual giving programs including phonathon and direct mail for the University of Nebraska four-campus system. Managed volunteer driven class agent program for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, College of Dentistry. Conducted alumni and donor research to assess giving motivations and donor perceptions. Implemented communication and solicitation strategies to address research findings. Oversaw NU Student Foundation organizations designed to engage with alumni and donors. Supervised professional staff.1994-1996Served as NU Foundation's primary proposal writer managing the process for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Nebraska-Kearny, University of Nebraska at Omaha, and University of Nebraska Medical Center. Researched, wrote, designed and printed proposals tailored to major gift donors and prospects, including corporations and foundations. Oversaw student writers/staff.

Master'S Certificate, Gerontology

Master'S Degree, Advertising, Marketing & Communications

B.A., Journalism & Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Delta Delta Delta sorority